The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of Abudlrahman Mohammed has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the 2026 governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state.
In a congratulatory message signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the party said Adeleke’s victory was “well-deserved” and significant to the political development of Osun State.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) warmly congratulates the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his well-deserved victory,” the statement said.
The party acknowledged the significance of the election outcome, saying it demonstrated the confidence of Osun voters in Adeleke’s leadership.
The PDP, however, noted that Adeleke had chosen to pursue his political career under the platform of the Accord Party, while stressing that it remained proud of its contributions to the democratic development of Osun State.
“While Governor Adeleke has chosen to pursue his political journey under the platform of the Accord Party, the PDP remains proud of its contributions to the democratic development of Osun State,” the party said.
The opposition party wished Adeleke success in his continued administration of the state and expressed hope that his victory would usher in what it described as a new chapter of progress, unity and prosperity for the people.
“May this victory mark the beginning of an even greater chapter of progress, unity, and prosperity for the people of Osun State,” it added.
The PDP also called on political actors across the state to put the interests of the people ahead of partisan considerations following the conclusion of the election.
It urged stakeholders to prioritise peace, stability and development in Osun State and Nigeria, regardless of their political affiliations.
“We wish Governor Adeleke success as he continues to serve the people of Osun State and urge all political actors to place the interests, peace, and progress of the state and the nation above partisan considerations,” the statement said.
The PDP’s message comes after Adeleke secured victory in the Osun governorship election, following a contest that attracted intense political mobilisation and involvement by major political parties and national political figures.
The party concluded its message by reiterating its congratulations to the governor and wishing him success in his second term in office.
Meanwhile, the faction led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) has described the election result as a foreshadow of 2027 elections.
In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the faction said Adeleke’s victory, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), sent a clear message about the political choices Nigerians were likely to make in 2027.
The faction said the outcome came at the cost of what it described as the “strong will, vigilance and resistance” of Osun voters against alleged attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to secure victory in the state.
“The result of the Osun Governorship elections, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), showing a convincing win by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is a clear message from Nigerians in Osun State about what the 2027 elections will be,” the party said.
According to the faction, the APC’s alleged determination to win Osun State “by fair or foul means” was evident in what it described as the alleged intimidation, assault and arrest of opposition politicians during the electoral process.
The faction also referenced comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, which it described as a “kill them” directive, as well as what it called the “performative invitation” of the senator by the police before his subsequent release to participate in the election.
The faction alleged that the ruling party deployed its “entire rigging machinery” to Osun State, claiming that APC actors had boasted of replicating what the party described as the “Edo experience.”
However, the opposition group said Osun voters resisted the alleged machinations and ensured that the outcome reflected their choice at the ballot.
“We must warn that the failure of national institutions to maintain unambiguous neutrality is dangerous and anti-democratic,” the PDP stated.
The faction particularly criticised the conduct of security agencies, especially the police, and alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had intervened in the election by freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government.
It also questioned what it described as an “intentional delay” of more than two hours in uploading results from 470 polling units by INEC.
It argued that such developments were not only condemnable but could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
“Election results must be reflective of the wishes of the people freely expressed through the ballot and not the enforcement of the whims and caprices of a privileged minority of oppressors,” the party said.
The opposition group commended Osun voters for what it described as their resilience, vigilance and determination to protect the integrity of their votes.
It, however, urged Nigerians not to become complacent ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that political actors who allegedly sought to manipulate the Osun election could attempt to refine their strategies in future elections. Authority.
